In general, Microsoft Edge* does not support connection to an FTP server. We recommend installing Internet Explorer to continue using the FTP function. *Microsoft Edge is the standard built-in web browser bundled with Windows 10. For larger data transfers, we recommend using an FTP client.
FTP support is deprecated as well in the new version of Microsoft Edge. FTP protocol resources were listed in the browser before, but are now redirected to the FTP handler of the operating system. Microsoft notes that Edge can be configured to open FTP protocol addresses in IE Mode.
Why can’t I open FTP sites in File Explorer?
You can only open FTP sites in File Explorer. You cannot open SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) or FTPS (FTP with SSL/TLS) sites. The main reason for this is that File Explorer doesn’t support encrypted FTP connections. If you are opening the FTP site frequently, you can map FTP as net work drive in the File Explorer.
The steps below will work in Windows 7 and Windows 8 & 8. 1. To open an FTP site in the File Explorer, follow the steps shown below. First, open the File Explorer application. To do that, press the “Windows key + E” keyboard shortcut. You can also click on the File Explorer icon on the taskbar.
Which web browser should I use for FTP on Windows 10?
We recommend installing Internet Explorer to continue using the FTP function. * Microsoft Edge is the standard built-in web browser bundled with Windows 10. Alternatively, use your Windows 10 File Explorer function and add a new network location to your PC.
How to login to FTP site in Windows 10?
Do keep in mind that if the FTP site is protected with a username and password, Windows will prompt you for those details. In that case, type the username and password and click the “Log in” button to open the FTP site in File Explorer.
One of the next things we wanted the answer to was, how do I connect to an FTP server using Windows 10?
*Microsoft Edge is the standard built-in web browser bundled with Windows 10. Alternatively, use your Windows 10 File Explorer function and add a new network location to your PC. Specify the new network location as the address of the FTP server in the form of “ftp://server. com”. For larger data transfers, we recommend using an FTP client.